Crossover Putting Grip

Video Transcript

"Okay, the crossover grip; a lot of top pros have switched to it. In their minds, the problem with this traditional grip; the one that a lot players on the tour use and most recreational players use is that they feel that they get too handy with it. So, the hands get too big and they can't control the line of the putt as effectively as they would like. So, what they've done is instead having the right hand at the bottom and the left hand at the top, they've switched them which is why it's called the cross-handed grip. So, the left hand now goes to the bottom and then the right hand comes over the top. Now, when I putt this way, I interlock my hands; the pinky finger on my left hand with the forefinger of my right hand. So, if I ever did want to putt this way, it's a pretty firm putting stance and putting grip. So, I can see why they would like it. So, I think it's a pretty good thing to try. If you're having problems putting with the more traditional grip, you can give the cross handed grip a try and try it on the practice range. And if you like it, give it a try when you play around and see it makes a difference because a lot of times putting is just a state of mind. And to have a good grip, one that you're comfortable with can make all the difference in the world when you're standing over those four or five, six foot power putts."